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Truck Drivers Emergency Kit

As a truck driver, you must be prepared even for unexpected situations. These can be completely different issues, such as bad weather conditions (snowstorm, blizzard, tornado, flood, etc.), delays, lengthy traffic jams, problems with your truck (e.g. shattered windscreen, blown tires, brake failure, etc.), and much more. Therefore, if you don’t want to feel completely..

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #75

The Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the persistent shortage of truckers. This is why new ways of hiring and retaining drivers need to be found. At the same time, only 24% of workers in the trucking industry are women, and only 7% are female truck drivers. To recruit..

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Spring Driving Tips for Truckers

Finally, winter is over. Of course, it is the most challenging period for every truck driver. But the fact that the snow and ice have melted does not mean that you can relax. Spring safety hazards take the place of the winter ones. Here are just a few driving tips for truck drivers to stay..

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #74

New solution that can help truckers with sleep apnea Truckers with sleep apnea suffer from breathing disruption so they can’t enter deep sleep. Thus, the driver cannot rest well and, of course, this affects their attentiveness and caution while driving. New nasal stents could be a promising solution for truckers with this problem. Read more..

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How to Prepare For Your CDL Permit Exam

One of the first steps to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is to get a commercial learner’s permit (CLP). It allows you to practice driving a commercial vehicle. But what is it exactly and how to get it? What is a CLP? According to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a Commercial Learner’s Permit..

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Owner operator land weekly trucking news digest #73

Owner-operators taxes Q&A Being an owner-operator isn’t just about driving your own truck. It is about being a business owner and paying taxes of course. You must make estimated tax payments at the end of each quarter and sometimes it can be challenging. In this post, you will find answers to the most common tax..

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